# Symbolic Pearl Necklaces These Pearl Necklaces Show That the World is Your Oyster By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-29 | Updated 2014-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-necklaces References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/pearl-necklaces-world-as-your-oyster-05-29-2014/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/TOWNDESIGN) There's something that is inherently classy about wearing [pearl necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls). Maybe it has something to do with the fact that so many influential women wear them, or because pearls are so precious. This necklace combines gold with pearls with the intention of proving that the world is indeed your oyster. It's ironic that this type of necklace hasn't really surfaced before, but with some inventive thinking, New York design company TO+WN DESIGN has created a [timeless piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-heirlooms) with a pearl as its center. The necklace doesn't stand on its own either, there are two other pieces that also use [clever shaping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-graces-of-gold) to get a point across. One of the necklaces uses Atlas to carry the pearl much like he carries the globe and another uses two hands to create "the world is in your hands" type imagery. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/pearl-necklaces-world-as-your-oyster-05-29-2014/), [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/TOWNDESIGN) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pearl Jewelry:** Innovative jewelry designs that incorporate pearls in unique and meaningful ways can disrupt the traditional jewelry market. - **Symbolic Jewelry:** Jewelry designs that convey a symbolic message or meaning can create a new market for customers seeking more than just a fashionable accessory. - **Artistic Shaping:** Innovative shaping of pearls and other gemstones can add an artistic and unique touch to traditional jewelry designs, creating a new niche for customers who appreciate creativity and design. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Manufacturing:** Jewelry manufacturers can benefit from incorporating innovative designs with unique materials such as pearls to differentiate their products from the competition. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate symbolic and artistic jewelry designs into their runway shows, creating an additional revenue stream for designers and manufacturers alike. - **Luxury Gifting:** Luxury gift retailers can benefit from featuring symbolic jewelry pieces like these pearl necklaces as unique and special gifts for customers looking to make a statement or an emotional impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Gold-Plated Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-win.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Reimagined Luxury Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-on-a-pearl.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Delicate Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alhambra-collection.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Lustrous Pearl Jewellery Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Ancient Coin-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talisman-collection.md)